Dermatology

Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases. Dermatologists take care of diseases and cancers of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.

What is Dermatology?

Dermatology involves the study, research, diagnosis, and management of any health conditions that may affect the skin, fat hair, nails, and membranes. A dermatologist is the health professional who specializes in this area of healthcare.

Dermatologic Therapy

Dermatologist Education and Training

Curettage (Dermatology)

Sun Exposure - Positive and Negative Effects

Does LED Therapy Improve Skin Condition?

Skin Health Starts from Within: the Importance of Diet in Dermatology

The Chemistry of Beauty: How Retinoids Enhance Skin Health

Cold Water Therapy and Skin Health: A Refreshing Path to Dermatological Wellness

Do I Need to Take my Makeup off Before Exercising?

Latest Dermatology News and Research

Unveiling the healing power of Alcaligenes faecalis in diabetic wounds

There are many important reasons for keeping cuts and sores clean, but new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania shows that a certain bug,

25 Jul 2024

Omega-3 fatty acids found to significantly reduce acne in new study

Recent research highlights that omega-3 fatty acids significantly reduce acne severity. Supplementation and a Mediterranean diet improved skin condition in most study participants.

16 Jul 2024

Almirall's Ebglyss recommended by NICE for NHS atopic dermatitis patients

Almirall S.A., a global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to medical dermatology, announced today that the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended Ebglyss (lebrikizumab) for use in moderate to severe Atopic Dermatitis in the NHS England.

13 Jul 2024

Scientists discover a molecular defect that promotes pathologic immune response in lupus

Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women's Hospital scientists have discovered a molecular defect that promotes the pathologic immune response in systemic lupus erythematosus (known as lupus) and show that reversing this defect may potentially reverse the disease.

10 Jul 2024

Improving acne symptoms with Mediterranean diet and omega-3 supplements

In a study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology that included 60 individuals with mild to moderate acne, following the Mediterranean diet and taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements led to significant reductions in inflammatory and non-inflammatory skin lesions, as well as improved quality of life.

10 Jul 2024

Pentamidine: A promising prophylactic against chlamydial infections

Despite the significant increase in sexually transmitted diseases in recent years, there is currently no vaccine available against common bacterial pathogens such as chlamydia.

9 Jul 2024

Algorithm assists doctors in identifying highly aggressive form of basal cell carcinoma of the face

An algorithm can help healthcare professionals recognize which patients have a highly aggressive form of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the face.

2 Jul 2024

Bridging knowledge and confidence to increase skin self-examinations

It's summer and time to enjoy the sunshine. But it's also important to do so safely. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States-;and it's most commonly caused by sun exposure.

24 Jun 2024

Tips to help keep feet healthy during summer and prevent athlete’s foot

As the days heat up and we head into the Summer, many of us suddenly seem to remember that the appendages at the end of our legs need some love and care too.

22 Jun 2024

Causal variant-targeted ribonucleic acid treatment for congenital melanocytic nevi

A genetic treatment targeting the causal NRAS c.181C>A mutation in congenital melanocytic naevus.

19 Jun 2024

Newly designed genetic therapy could alleviate debilitating giant moles in rare skin condition

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute for Child Health and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) have designed a new genetic therapy that could alleviate debilitating giant moles in a rare skin condition.

17 Jun 2024

New therapeutic approach for Duchenne muscular dystrophy combines LED therapy with idebenone

In an animal model of Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Brazilian researchers tested a therapy that combines photobiomodulation using laser light or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) with idebenone, an antioxidant compound investigated for application in neurodegenerative diseases.

14 Jun 2024

Transplanting healthy skin may be an effective strategy for treating rare skin diseases

Researchers from Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan have successfully treated the skin diseases epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI) and ichthyosis with confetti (IWC) by transplanting genetically healthy skin to inflamed areas.

10 Jun 2024

Berotralstat: A promising oral treatment for hereditary angioedema with normal C1-inhibitor

BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. today announced new real-world evidence showing that patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE) who have normal C1-inhibitor (HAE-nC1-INH) level and function had a reduction in monthly attack rates after starting oral, once-daily berotralstat.

8 Jun 2024

Excess sodium intake may increase the risk of eczema flares

UCSF study finds that changes in daily salt intake may explain eczema flares.

5 Jun 2024

Emerging strains of resistant ringworm pose new public health threats in the U.S.

Healthcare providers should watch out for new and highly contagious forms of ringworm or jock itch, which are emerging as a potential public health threat, according to a pair of reports.

5 Jun 2024

Statins may block an inflammation pathway involved in the development of cancer

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Cancer Center, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, reveals that statins-;commonly used cholesterol-lowering drugs-;may block a particular pathway involved in the development of cancer that results from chronic inflammation.

30 May 2024

Dermatology

Overview

Dermatologic Therapy

Dermatologist Education and Training

Curettage (Dermatology)

Feature Articles

Sun Exposure - Positive and Negative Effects

Does LED Therapy Improve Skin Condition?

Skin Health Starts from Within: the Importance of Diet in Dermatology

The Chemistry of Beauty: How Retinoids Enhance Skin Health

Cold Water Therapy and Skin Health: A Refreshing Path to Dermatological Wellness

Do I Need to Take my Makeup off Before Exercising?

Latest Dermatology News and Research

Unveiling the healing power of Alcaligenes faecalis in diabetic wounds

Omega-3 fatty acids found to significantly reduce acne in new study

Almirall's Ebglyss recommended by NICE for NHS atopic dermatitis patients

Scientists discover a molecular defect that promotes pathologic immune response in lupus

Improving acne symptoms with Mediterranean diet and omega-3 supplements

Pentamidine: A promising prophylactic against chlamydial infections

Algorithm assists doctors in identifying highly aggressive form of basal cell carcinoma of the face

Bridging knowledge and confidence to increase skin self-examinations

Tips to help keep feet healthy during summer and prevent athlete’s foot

Causal variant-targeted ribonucleic acid treatment for congenital melanocytic nevi

Newly designed genetic therapy could alleviate debilitating giant moles in rare skin condition

New therapeutic approach for Duchenne muscular dystrophy combines LED therapy with idebenone

Transplanting healthy skin may be an effective strategy for treating rare skin diseases

Berotralstat: A promising oral treatment for hereditary angioedema with normal C1-inhibitor

Excess sodium intake may increase the risk of eczema flares

Emerging strains of resistant ringworm pose new public health threats in the U.S.

Statins may block an inflammation pathway involved in the development of cancer

Dermatologists uncover UV-induced mechanisms for weight regulation and metabolic health

Cleveland Clinic study reveals significant genetic predisposition in melanoma patients

Low stress resilience in youth linked to higher psoriasis risk later

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A forensic Perspective on Vaping

Understanding Consumer-Consented Data to Optimize Digital Health Programs

The Future is Wearable: Advancing Human Health Through Portable Spectroscopy

Dermatology

Overview

Feature Articles

Sun Exposure - Positive and Negative Effects

Does LED Therapy Improve Skin Condition?

Skin Health Starts from Within: the Importance of Diet in Dermatology

The Chemistry of Beauty: How Retinoids Enhance Skin Health

Cold Water Therapy and Skin Health: A Refreshing Path to Dermatological Wellness

Do I Need to Take my Makeup off Before Exercising?

Latest Dermatology News and Research

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A forensic Perspective on Vaping

Understanding Consumer-Consented Data to Optimize Digital Health Programs

The Future is Wearable: Advancing Human Health Through Portable Spectroscopy

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